A Gathering of Shadows, V. E. Schwab
A Gathering of Shadows, V. E. Schwab
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A Gathering of Shadows
A Novel

Author: V. E. Schwab

Narrator: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Unabridged: 16 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/23/2016


Synopsis

Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London.

In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt. Restless, and having given up smuggling, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks like she always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games-an extravagent international competition of magic, meant to entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries-a certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port.

But while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night reappears in the morning, and so it seems Black London has risen again-and so to keep magic's balance, another London must fall...in V.E. Schwab's A Gathering of Shadows.

About V. E. Schwab

VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books. Schwab's series and standalone titles for readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure, whose notable works include the Villains series, the Shades of Magic universe, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. When not haunting Paris streets or writing in the corner of her favorite coffee shop, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About Michael Kramer

Michael Kramer has narrated over 100 audiobooks for many bestselling authors. He read all of Robert Jordan’s epic Wheel of Time fantasy-adventure series as well as Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive series. He received AudioFile magazine's Earphones Award for the Kent Family series by John Jakes and for Alan Fulsom's The Day After Tomorrow. Known for his “spot-on character portraits and accents, and his resonant, well-tempered voice” (AudioFile), his work includes recording books for the Library of Congress’s Talking Books program for the blind and physically handicapped.Kramer also works as an actor in the Washington, D.C. area, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer Mendenhall (a.k.a. Kate Reading), and their two children. He has appeared as Lord Rivers in Richard III at The Shakespeare Theatre, Howie/Merlin in The Kennedy Center’s production of The Light of Excalibur, Sam Riggs and Frederick Savage in Woody Allen’s Central Park West/Riverside Drive, and Dr. Qari Shah in Tony Kushner’s Homebody/Kabul at Theatre J.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a “Voice of the Century,” as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2008 and 2009 and Best Voice in Biography & Culture in 2010. She has narrated works by such authors as Jane Austen, Robert Jordan, Edith Wharton, and Sophie Kinsella. Reading has performed at numerous theaters in Washington D.C. and received a Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Aunt Dan and Lemon. AudioFile magazine reports that, "With subtle control of characters and sense of pacing, Kate’s performances are a consistent pleasure."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on February 24, 2016

Delilah Bard had a way of finding trouble. I just love everything about this world. Read it in a single day and I cannot wait for the next book. I think I'm a bit of an unintentionally picky reader when it comes to fantasy. A lot of YA fantasy is heavy on the romance and low on the substance, whic......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 09, 2020

Seven of my favorite Bookish Villains in one BookTube Video!The Written ReviewShe bent most of the rules. She broke the rest.There are four Londons,layered on top of each other, each existing without knowing of the other. Black London- wild, untamed magic. All-consuming madness. Wh......more

Goodreads review by Heather on February 18, 2025

I love everything about these characters and this series......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on May 23, 2017

My spoiler discussion is now up on my channel!: [URL not allowed] THAT ENDING DESTROYED ME SOMEONE GIVE ME THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW......more

Goodreads review by Kai on December 02, 2020

The prince shrugged. “Who needs magic when you look this good?” This book set fire to my feelings and shattered my mind. Tore my heart into pieces and stole my soul. I am officially and utterly dead. Victoria Schwab worked her magic like a genius. This book was flawless, from start to finish. From cove......more


Awards

  • Goodreads Choice Awards